MEAT AND MACARONI PIE - PASTITSIO

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Make and share this Meat and Macaroni Pie - Pastitsio recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente or 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked
2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion, chopped finely
1 -2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 lbs chopped meat (lamb or beef)
14 ounces diced seasoned tomatoes
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup sliced pitted olive, chopped
salt and pepper
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss pasta with 1 tablespoon oil and garlic powder.
  • In a large frying pan, sauté the onion and garlic in a 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the meat and brown.
  • Add the tomatoes ,tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano and parsley. Simmer until cooked through and the mixture has the consistency of a sauce.
  • Using a greased oven proof dish, layer the cooked spaghetti and the meat mixture in the dish.
  • Heat the butter, flour in microwave oven to make a paste about 30 seconds.
  • Whisk eggs into milk. Add to roux and whisk to mix together. Micro 2 minutes. Whisk and micro 2 more minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in grated cheddar cheese. Pour over the casserole. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes at 350°F.

Talha Javed
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This pastitsio was a big hit at my potluck party. Everyone loved it!


RASIO'S WORLD
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I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a vegan bechamel sauce. It turned out great!


Tha Sauce 5280
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This dish is a bit too rich for my taste. I would have preferred a lighter version with less meat and more vegetables.


Eric Reyes
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I thought this pastitsio was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I expected it to be.


Jane Mwila
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


Eyob Ashenafi
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I'm not a big fan of macaroni, so I used spaghetti instead. It turned out great!


Dildar Azeemi
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This pastitsio is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it during the week for dinner.


hehe bhumika
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a little bit of cinnamon to the meat sauce.


Motivation of Love
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I'm Greek, and I can tell you that this pastitsio is the real deal. It's just like my grandmother used to make it.


Thomas Jackson
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This was my first time making pastitsio, and I was really happy with the results. The dish was delicious and looked very impressive when I served it to my guests.


Star Noel
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pastitsio turned out dry and bland. I think I might have overcooked the macaroni or used the wrong type of cheese.


Gordis86s
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This recipe is a great base, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add more spices to the meat sauce and use a different type of cheese for the béchamel sauce.


JENNY SONDAY
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The macaroni was a bit overcooked for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time so that it still has a little bite to it.


Patience Acquwah
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This pastitsio was a bit too heavy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter version with less cheese and more vegetables.


India Bullard
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The instructions were clear and easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Mohammad Soikot
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this dish anytime I'm craving pastitsio.


Huzifa Ahmed
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a delicious and hearty meal that my whole family enjoyed.


Tiara Motley
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I've tried many pastitsio recipes, but this one is by far the best. The béchamel sauce was so creamy and smooth, and the meat sauce was packed with flavor.


Carlos Sedano
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This pastitsio was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was perfectly cheesy.